Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM5 · Greater London
157
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 157 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 157, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Romford has more Other theft (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 157 vs 487 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Other theft. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 487).